Charlotte Hornets - Utah Jazz Observations 12.20.14

• Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford said he does not anticipate Lance Stephenson (pelvic sprain) will resume playing the next few games. It sounds like the Dec. 26 road game at Oklahoma City would be the soonest Stephenson could be available.

• The Hornets nearly doubled the Jazz in first-half assists (13-7). The ball-movement was as crisp as at any time this season. But the defensive rebounding left a lot to be desired: The Jazz generated 14 points off nine offensive rebounds.